Jenna May

Economic Development. People. Planet. Prosperity. *opinions are my own* 🇨🇦🇿🇦

[David Brenneman @DTBrenneman]

Wednesday wisdom…

[Jenna May @jennamaymo]

@WWCFDC

[Township of Woolwich @Woolwichupdates]

The Township and the Community Futures have partnered to launch https://t.co/h2eev7DQuf a website that gives consumers the ability to purchase gift cards online, from businesses within Woolwich! Stay tuned for the official launch! #ShopLocalWoolwich #WoolwichProud #SupportLocal

[Christine Elliott @celliottability]

Effective Nov 23 at 12:01 a.m., @ROWPublicHealth is moving to Red–Control under the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework.

Learn about the #PublicHealth measures you need to follow at: https://t.co/aOnrOGQMSc

[Doug Ford @fordnation]

We're working to build a stronger, more resilient province. When we get our economy going again, people and small businesses will thrive, prosper and grow.

If your business needs help click here: https://t.co/okrbcvMcyH

[Region of Waterloo Public Health @ROWPublicHealth]

If you are supporting local businesses by dining out during COVID-19, you will see some added measures in place to help keep you safe. Here are some things you can expect to see. 👇⬇️

[Jenna May @jennamaymo]

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[Financial Times @FinancialTimes]

China says it will cut its carbon dioxide emissions to nearly zero by 2060, in a surprise move announced at the UN General Assembly in New York.

The country is the world’s biggest producer of greenhouse gases https://t.co/FFTuD1Uqpv

[Jenna May @jennamaymo]

I shopped local for a chance to win* $10,000! You can too when you shop or dine local Canada United Weekend, Aug 28-30. Limitations apply. No purchase necessary. Learn more about Canada United and the contest at https://t.co/aLuyCn3C4b @gocanadaunited #CanadaUnited #ContestEntry

[Dan Kelly @CFIB]

Growing anger on the part of business owners slipping through the many cracks of government support programs: CFIB urges all business owners to join the movement | CFIB https://t.co/rzVK6pBhQ7

[Doug Ford @fordnation]

In Stage 3, nearly all business will reopen including:

✅Dine-in restaurants and bars
✅Gyms
✅Most personal care services
✅Live shows and movie theatres
✅Casinos
✅Recreational facilities
✅Team sports and events
✅Guide and tour services

[Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMP]

More than 1/2 of the nearly 10M face shields received have been #MadeinCanada, incl. from companies like @canshieldppe in #WaterlooRegion.

Before #COVID19 hit their, parent-company @InkSmith3D was producing 3D printers, laser cutters & hightech instruction materials for schools.

[Tourism Industry Association of Ontario @TIAOntario]

The impact of COVID-19 on our industry ...

[CW Chamber @CW_Chamber]

It was announced today that the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy program (CEWS) is being extended beyond June. This is good news for our business community. More below:

[Victor Fedeli @VictorFedeli]

Happy to announce today that we are easing restrictions on retail stores, garden centres, nurseries and essential construction. Thanks to the people of Ontario and our businesses, big and small, who are stepping up to help us fight #COVID19. #StrongerTogether

[Doug Ford @fordnation]

COVID-19 update for May 5, 2020. Check back daily for updates or visit https://t.co/gMeZp5IKu5

[Cynthia Mulligan @CityCynthia]

NEW: Premier Doug Ford announces that as of Friday May 8th garden centres and nurseries will be allowed to open. As of Saturday May 9th, hardware and safety supply stores will be allowed to re-open. #covid19

[Doug Ford @fordnation]

Small businesses are amongst the hardest hit by #COVID19. Today we announced that we’re delivering more than $900 million in rent relief for small businesses and landlords to help keep people employed, and businesses from shutting their doors.

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

We’ve reached agreements with all provinces and territories to lower rent for small businesses by 75% for the months of April, May, and June. If your small business has been hit hard by COVID-19, the government will cover 50% of your rent and your property owner will cover 25%.

[CBC News @CBCNews]

Canadian musician Natalie MacMaster honoured those killed in the Nova Scotia shootings by playing fiddle alongside a video of one of the victims, 17-year-old Emily Tuck. #NovaScotiaRemembers

[Dan Kelly @CFIB]

Well said @DeborahCSawyer!

[Doug Ford @fordnation]

We’re responding to #COVID19 by partnering with the federal government to deliver more than $900 million in relief to small businesses and landlords through the Ontario-Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program. https://t.co/R1q7LiBA9g